Seville Tapas, Taverns & History Tour
4 hours
Max 10 people
Commentary: Guide · en
Sevilla, Spain
About this activity
Explore Seville’s historic heart through its iconic tapas bars, where every dish and drink has a story to tell.
Highlights
- Visit Seville’s oldest and most storied tapas bars (some over 150 years old!) in the Jewish Quarter and Arenal districts.
- Taste Seville’s famous orange wine at the bar that made it a local staple.
- Learn the art of ordering and enjoying tapas like a sevillano, with tips from a local expert.
- Savor a variety of perfectly paired classic tapas and drinks, from Iberian ham to manzanilla sherry.
Full description
This Seville tapas tour will take you off the tourist-beaten path in the Jewish Quarter and Arenal neighborhood, whisking you into the city's oldest bars where locals have been gathering for over a century. Sample classic tapas like Iberian ham and taste the famous orange wine at the bar where it all started. Every step of the way, you'll be joined by a local culinary expert who will unravel the stories behind each dish and tavern—so you'll leave with not just a full stomach, but a deeper connection to Seville’s rich history and traditions.
Unveil the untold stories behind Seville’s most iconic tapas bars.
Begin your Seville tapas tour at the oldest bar in the city's Jewish Quarter, a place where sevillanos have gathered since 1870. Here, you’ll get your first taste of traditional tapas, starting with Spanish-style potato salad and melt-in-your-mouth Iberian ham, paired perfectly with a sweet red vermouth.
Next, you'll step into a small, family-run bar near the Cathedral. While most tourists pass this spot without a second glance, locals know it as the place to go for Seville's unique orange wine. As you enjoy rich manchego cheese and slow-roasted pork belly, you’ll learn about the local drink that this very bar made famous and sip a glass to taste it for yourself.
Continue your journey at a third-generation tapas bar in the heart of Seville's historic center. Sit down to a feast of shared plates bursting with local flavors. You'll enjoy the house's specialty, a flavorful warm pork sandwich, and three other local dishes at the core of Seville's culinary culture. Wash it down with a dry glass of sherry while your culinary expert explains its connection to Seville's spring fair.
Finally, your tapas tour comes to a sweet close at a nearby ice cream shop with homemade flavors inspired by traditional ingredients and flavors that define Seville.
Sites Visited:
3 historic and family-run tapas bars
Local ice cream shop
Jewish Quarter (Barrio Santa Cruz)
Arenal neighborhood
Begin your Seville tapas tour at the oldest bar in the city's Jewish Quarter, a place where sevillanos have gathered since 1870. Here, you’ll get your first taste of traditional tapas, starting with Spanish-style potato salad and melt-in-your-mouth Iberian ham, paired perfectly with a sweet red vermouth.
Next, you'll step into a small, family-run bar near the Cathedral. While most tourists pass this spot without a second glance, locals know it as the place to go for Seville's unique orange wine. As you enjoy rich manchego cheese and slow-roasted pork belly, you’ll learn about the local drink that this very bar made famous and sip a glass to taste it for yourself.
Continue your journey at a third-generation tapas bar in the heart of Seville's historic center. Sit down to a feast of shared plates bursting with local flavors. You'll enjoy the house's specialty, a flavorful warm pork sandwich, and three other local dishes at the core of Seville's culinary culture. Wash it down with a dry glass of sherry while your culinary expert explains its connection to Seville's spring fair.
Finally, your tapas tour comes to a sweet close at a nearby ice cream shop with homemade flavors inspired by traditional ingredients and flavors that define Seville.
Sites Visited:
3 historic and family-run tapas bars
Local ice cream shop
Jewish Quarter (Barrio Santa Cruz)
Arenal neighborhood
Included / Excluded
- Local English-speaking culinary expert
- 9+ tapas and 4 drinks (enough for a full meal)
- Hotel Pick-up/Drop-off
- Gratuities
Meeting point
Start Location
Iglesia de Santa Catalina, Calle Alhóndiga s/n, Sevilla, ES
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Know before you book
- The tour is in English.
- Lots of eating standing up, like a true sevillano at 2 of the 4 stops
- This tour is adaptable for: Vegetarians, Pescatarians, Gluten free (not celiacs), Dairy free, Non-alcoholic options & Pregnant women.
- Guests with serious food allergies will need to sign an allergy waiver at the start of the tour
- Some areas on this tour are not wheelchair accessible. Those with wheelchairs and limited mobility can contact us so we can arrange your visit.
- Due to the risk of gluten cross-contamination, this tour is not adaptable for those with celiac disease
- Vegan, or a combination of multiple might be hard to accomodate (ie: dairy+gluten free+no pork)
Know before you go
- Meeting time is 10min before the tour star time to check in. If a guest is more than 5min late, they should go to first stop (stated in confirmation email).
- Bottle of water advisable in summer due to high temperatures (45ºC / 115ºF)
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts
Cancellations received greater than 24 hours prior to tour commencement are fully refundable. Cancellations received within 24 hours of tour commencement are nonrefundable. Amendment requests are subject to availability and price changes. Late arrivals and no-shows are non-refundable. This is applicable to any tour participant that fails to arrive or arrives after tour departure.
Additional information
Before you travel, please read the "Know Before You Go" section for essential information, requirements, and possible disruptions regarding your tour.